Band 7 Rotational Pharmacist – Specialist Clinical Pharmacist
Are you looking for the opportunity to develop your skills in a forward-thinking and innovative pharmacy team? We would like to invite you to consider joining us in delivering our Pharmacy Vision of excellence. You will be working with our enthusiastic and dynamic team in providing the best clinical service for patients by working closely with other healthcare professionals.
The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, experienced hospital pharmacist with good clinical skills and managerial skills with a working knowledge of the medicines optimisation agenda.
After several years of ever closer working, North Mid and Royal Free London are planning to come together as one organisation to enable them to go further and faster in improving services for patients and the health of the local community than they can achieve separately. The merger of North Mid into the RFL group is currently expected to take place on 1 January 2025, subject to NHS England and Secretary of State approval.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work in all sections of the pharmacy service. This includes dispensary, ward/clinical pharmacy, education & training and technical services.
The post holder is expected to contribute to the development of pharmaceutical services to the Trust and to promote the highest standards of professional practice, trust policies and procedures.
A clinical commitment will be provided during all rotations. An internal structured training programme and mentorship scheme will support development of your clinical skills.
About us
The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.
Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top.
For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
- Registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
- M Pharm or equivalent
- Complete and pass all elements of the Foundation Stage 1 PG Dip (Certificate) or equivalent qualification
- Non Medical Prescriber
Skills and abilities
- Ability to work methodically whilst under pressure
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with all disciplines, colleagues and patients
- Ability to deal sympathetically and courteously with patients and/or members of the general public
- Ability to work a part of a team or alone as required
- Ability to prioritise own work and manage the work with other junior staff
- Ability to perform hands on aseptic work
- Effective organisation and prioritisation skills in workplace
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work unsupervised and alone
- Ability to demonstrate CPD
Experience
- Experience in the training and development of junior staff
- Experience in use of own initiative including dealing with queries from department users
- Ability to deal directly with public, senior clinicians and other health service staff
- Recent clinical pharmacy/ward pharmacy experience
- Understanding of Formulary and DUR and clinical trial issues
- Ability to demonstrate appropriate clinical knowledge and application
- Computer Literate
- To have a good working knowledge on health and safety issues at work
- Experience in line managing a member of staff
- Supervisory experience
- Flexibility with regard to changes in work schedule
- Able to do late duty, weekend duties and bank holidays rostered
- Able to participate in out of hours service
- Interest in development of others
- Interest in expanding knowledge and self development
- Awareness of Equal opportunities
Trust Values
- Demonstrable ability to meet Trust values
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Lead Pharmacist for Education and Training
£55,524 to £62,652 a yearPer annum inclusive HCAS
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